Private Full Day Coiba + Whale Whatching
- Archipiélago de Coiba
- 8:30 am a 4:00 pm
USD 550.00 private
+ Park entrance fee. $5 for Panamanians and $20 for foreigners. Max 4 persons.
Description
Private Full Day Coiba Tour + Whale Watching from Santa Catalina
Experience Coiba National Park in an exclusive way with our private tour for up to 4 people.Enjoy «the Galápagos of Panama» —38 islands of extraordinary biodiversity— at your own pace, with your guide's full attention and no other groups sharing your boat.
Departing from Santa Catalinawe explore 4 of Coiba's islands with 3 snorkeling stops in a true natural aquarium, where every day you can spot sea turtles, reef sharks, manta rays and fish of every size and color. We include a stop at Coiba's main island, home to the Park Ranger Station, with a short hike to the lookout point where monkeys are sometimes seen.
We also visit Ranchería Island (Coibita)one of the park's finest beaches, and look for crocodiles along its river. On the way to Coiba, with a bit of luck, we spot dolphins.
We are currently in whale watching season (June–October): if nature allows you'll see humpback whales with their calves in a private, intimate setting. During whale shark season (December–March) we include that sighting on this same tour. All our wildlife encounters are responsible, respecting distance rules and marine life protection.
Book your private Coiba tour today and experience Panama's Pacific your way.
Shared tour
💡💡 Looking for a more affordable option?
We also offer the Full Day Coiba + Whale Whatching shared from $75 — 4 islands, snorkeling and, in season, humpback whales.
Meeting Point: Offce 7:50 AM
Tour arrival: 4:00 PM
We accept payments by cash and credit card.
Credit card payments will incur an additional 7% tax.
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Includes:
- Personalized service
- Life jacket
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life insurance
- Expert Guide
- English Guide
- Expert Captain
- Fruits
- Soft drinks, water, and soda
- Pasta with vegetables and tuna
- Rain ponchos provided
- Coffee with cookies in the morning
- Fresh fruit upon return from the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off bus service to hotels
Frequently Asked Questions About Whale Watching in Coiba
The main humpback whale season runs from June to October, peaking in August and September, when whales arrive on Panama's Pacific coast to breed and nurse their calves. There's also a whale shark season from December to March.
Sightings depend on nature and can't be 100% guaranteed, but during peak season whale encounters in Coiba are very frequent. Our guides know the areas where whales usually gather.
From Santa CatalinaSanta Catalina beach in Veraguas, Panama — the gateway to Coiba National Park.
Yes, it's a private tour for up to 4 people.private tour for up to 4 people, with your guide's full attention and no other groups sharing your boat.
also we have a shared tour desde $75.
Biodegradable sunscreen, swimwear, a towel, a hat and a dry change of clothes. We provide snorkeling gear and life jackets.
Yes. We follow minimum-distance and behavior rules to protect whales and their calves, never chasing them or disrupting their natural behavior.
Santa Catalina is located in the province of Veraguas public transport taking a bus to Soná and then a direct bus to Santa Catalina. For a faster, more comfortable door-to-door option, we recommend the transfer service from our sister company , with direct rides from Panama City and other points across the country.
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